公开(公告)号：US10303415B1

公开(公告)日：2019-05-28

申请号：US14670255

申请日：2015-03-26

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Peruvemba Ranganathan Sai Ananthanarayanan ,  Danny Chan ,  Anuj Dron ,  Adrian Napoles ,  Rohit Sammeta ,  Steven James Wilkins

IPC: G06F3/14 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G05D1/10

Abstract: A plurality of UAVs may be operated in a fleet, each of the UAVs in the fleet being configured to work collectively to achieve one or more functions, such as to create a display or implement an antenna array. The fleet of UAVs may operate individually and/or may be coupled to one another to operate as a collective unit. In some embodiments, one or more UAVs in the fleet may operate individually, while two or more UAVs in the fleet may be connected to one another. In such embodiments, the individual UAVs and the connected UAVs may together comprise the fleet.

公开(公告)号：US11587030B1

公开(公告)日：2023-02-21

申请号：US17008993

申请日：2020-09-01

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Steven James Wilkins

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  A01D46/30 ,  B64C39/02 ,  G06T7/90 ,  G06Q10/087

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may be configured and deployed to maintain inventory and retrieve products for delivery. The UAVs can be equipped with a plurality of sensors used to assess the condition of inventory items, report the condition to a central control, and to retrieve inventory items. The UAVs can scan fruits and vegetables, for example, to determine the current ripeness. The UAV can then harvest the items if ready or provide a status update if they are not ready. The UAVs can be used in conjunction with transporters and harvesters to deliver products from the field or warehouse to a central control or directly to the customer. In scanning the products for readiness, the UAVs can also detect issues such as spoilage, fungus, and pests. This information can be used for the specific application of treatments.

公开(公告)号：US10796275B1

公开(公告)日：2020-10-06

申请号：US15796538

申请日：2017-10-27

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Steven James Wilkins

IPC: G06Q10/08 ,  B64C39/02 ,  A01D46/30 ,  G06T7/90

Abstract: Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) may be configured and deployed to maintain inventory and retrieve products for delivery. The UAVs can be equipped with a plurality of sensors used to assess the condition of inventory items, report the condition to a central control, and to retrieve inventory items. The UAVs can scan fruits and vegetables, for example, to determine the current ripeness. The UAV can then harvest the items if ready or provide a status update if they are not ready. The UAVs can be used in conjunction with transporters and harvesters to deliver products from the field or warehouse to a central control or directly to the customer. In scanning the products for readiness, the UAVs can also detect issues such as spoilage, fungus, and pests. This information can be used for the specific application of treatments.

公开(公告)号：US09973737B1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-15

申请号：US15265073

申请日：2016-09-14

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Steven James Wilkins

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04N7/18 ,  H04N5/232 ,  G06T7/20 ,  G06F3/16 ,  B64C39/02 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G05D1/10

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06T7/20 ,  H04N5/23222

Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing miniaturized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are disclosed. The techniques and systems can include significant off-board processing support for the UAVs to enable the UAVs to be smaller, lighter, and less expensive than conventional UAVs. The techniques and systems can include routines to provide enhanced support for police during routine traffic stops. The techniques and systems can also include routines to locate objects or people including, for example, locating a lost child in a crowd or a lost vehicle in a parking lot. The miniaturized UAVs can provide enhances perception for the user to enable the user to over and around objects for improved visibility and safety, among other things.

公开(公告)号：US09471059B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US14624504

申请日：2015-02-17

Applicant: Amazon Technologies, Inc.

Inventor： Steven James Wilkins

IPC: G05D1/00 ,  H04N7/00 ,  G01C21/34 ,  B64C39/02

CPC classification number: H04N7/185 ,  B64C39/024 ,  B64C39/028 ,  B64C2201/027 ,  B64C2201/042 ,  B64C2201/08 ,  B64C2201/108 ,  B64C2201/122 ,  B64C2201/126 ,  B64C2201/127 ,  B64C2201/145 ,  B64C2201/146 ,  B64C2201/182 ,  B64C2201/208 ,  B64D47/08 ,  G01C21/34 ,  G05D1/0011 ,  G05D1/0016 ,  G05D1/0094 ,  G05D1/101 ,  G05D1/102 ,  G06F3/167 ,  G06T7/20 ,  H04N5/23222

Abstract: Techniques and systems for providing miniaturized unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are disclosed. The techniques and systems can include significant off-board processing support for the UAVs to enable the UAVs to be smaller, lighter, and less expensive than conventional UAVs. The techniques and systems can include routines to provide enhanced support for police during routine traffic stops. The techniques and systems can also include routines to locate objects or people including, for example, locating a lost child in a crowd or a lost vehicle in a parking lot. The miniaturized UAVs can provide enhances perception for the user to enable the user to over and around objects for improved visibility and safety, among other things.

Abstract translation: 公开了提供小型化无人机（UAV）的技术和系统。 这些技术和系统可以为无人机提供重要的车外处理支持，使无人机能够比常规无人机更小，更轻，更便宜。 这些技术和系统可以包括在例行交通站点期间为警察提供更多支持的例程。 技术和系统还可以包括定位对象或人的例程，包括例如在停车场中将丢失的孩子定位在人群中或丢失的车辆中。 小型化无人机可以为用户提供增强的感知，以使得用户能够超越和围绕物体，以改善可见性和安全性。